- present participle of speculate.
speculating
Example Sentences
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Wall Street had been speculating whether Meta would begin leasing out its data-center capacity as a way of monetizing its AI infrastructure in a highly profitable manner.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Viewers found this endearing, speculating that the robot was “bashful” or suffering from social anxiety.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
The results “looked quite believable,” he said, speculating that many of the images that have gone viral on social media may have been produced using older models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Knight added: "Our investigation is in its early stages and we would like to remind people to avoid speculating about this incident."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
“The witness is speculating as to—” “Sustained,” agreed Judge Fielding.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
